Legend has it in the ancient times of old the Dwarves hollowed out a massive underworld in search of great riches. But they found also rivers of fire, and destructive forces of death.
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The Grand History of Saramoth
Overall timeline.
Elvish Era
... 0 EDE
The dominance of Elvendom is unmatched in this era.
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0 EE
9000 EE
Dwarvish mining
Artistic creation -
9000 EE
Great Dwarven kings
Cultural eventThe Dwarven Kings of old conquered many lands, and defeated great monsters. Today even their names are lost in legend, and the Dwarves mourn their passing.
Location
Durnhalla Mountains
Human Era
0 EDE and beyond
The dominance of humanity is unmatched in this era.
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0 HE
57 HE
The Gaurdians & the Great Magic war.
Era beginning/endLegend has it, over four thousand years ago, the wise elves of old made five great Guardians, Custodians of the five races.
Location
The Greenwood -
56 HE
58 HE
Exile of Elves
Population Migration / TravelTheir power broken, their magic stalled, the Elves leave the continent... or the world.
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70 HE
Marothsa
Founding -
109 HE
Girble
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168 HE
Afalas founded
Founding -
193 HE
Dwarvish alliance founded
Diplomatic actionThe dwarves have lived in the mountains longer than the mountains have lived. but the world changes around them.
Location
Kazaram -
211 HE
Billsbrille founded
Founding -
230 HE
Arian built
FoundingThe Arian, a school and headquarters for the Wizardry, is built on top of a magical well.
Location
Ayara plains -
287 HE
Goblin Arrival
Population Migration / TravelChased by a mysterious horror, the Goblins migrate from across the sea. Known to the Humans, they are accepted, to the Dwarves indignation.
Location
Durnhalla Mountains -
400 HE
Old Fortress founded
Construction beginning/endYears after their exile, the Elvish lands come under siege from a dragon from across the sea. The old fortress is founded to hold him back.
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431 HE
438 HE
1st Dwarvish-Goblin War
Military actionAroused by the encroaching Goblins, the Dwarves attempt to drive them from their ancient homeland.
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468 HE
1st Exploratory period
Discovery, Exploration -
478 HE
Great Hobbit plague
Plague / EpidemicA plague strikes Hobbiton, and they beg King Marothsa for help. He intervenes, but Hobbiton loses 1/3 of its population to immigration, deportation, and death.
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482 HE
504 HE
Civil Unrest
Civil actionAn influx of hobbits, the death of King Marothsa (the 12th), and disturbing stories from the far south make for instability.
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499 HE
Centerpoint founded
FoundingThe wizards form an exclusive class, outside of the King's authority, and found their own city of Centerpoint.
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508 HE
511 HE
The First Great War
RevolutionKing Marothsa the 13th was not a good king. His death left had many children, no two alike. But the throne does not fit more than one.
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526 HE
Human-Elven treaty
Diplomatic action -
528 HE
2nd Dwarvish-Goblin War
Military action18 years after the First Great War, the Dwarves had still not received the freedom Toclomar had promised them. Dwarvish armies had formed the majority of Toclomar's armies (and casualties) in the Great War, and so the Dwarves were incensed at the lack of recognition.
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554 HE
Founding of Goblin M&M&S inc.
FoundingLocation
Durnhalla Mountains -
613 HE
Second Great Hobbit immigration
Population Migration / TravelAfter years of technological stagnation, the young people of Hobbiton are tired of the old ways and attracted to the new stability, order, and democracy.
Location
Ayara plains -
614 HE
Wreck of the Little Willy
Disaster / DestructionThe pirate ship Little Willy is wrecked by one of its rivals. There are no known survivors.
Location
Billsbrille
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